Natural hazards & disasters Explore the conditions that cause disasters on Earth. From volcanoes to earthquakes to pandemics to meteorites, this workshop covers major issues in our world. Enquire Now Disastrous science! A hands-on science workshop where students investigate all manner of natural disasters and the science behind them. Your students will learn about earthquakes & volcanoes tsunamis & firestorms, pandemics, meteorites and more! A school science incursion designed to captivate the imagination of students. Also available as a LIVE video conference to any school around the globe! Trustpilot Online Class Version We’ve run live interactive distance programs since 2010 and are highly experienced in making online classes engaging for students on a variety of web conferencing platforms. All of the same curriculum points will be covered, but the activities may vary from those listed for face-to-face incursions. Our online classes include demonstrations, Q&A, and hands-on activities (you will receive a materials list upon booking). Full child protections are in place We usually connect to classes & homes via Zoom, however if you wish to use a different software we can work with you on getting the connection live. If you connect with us via Zoom Full system requirements for Zoom here Each student should test their Zoom connection here. Once the date & time is arranged we will send you simple connection instructions (one click & you’re in!) Quick Links Past projects Requirements Cost per Science Show Free Science Resources Back to Primary Science Visits 150 Free Experiments Fizzics in the Media Australian Curriculum Mapping for all science workshops & shows Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science incursions Australian ACARA Content Outcomes: Science F-10 Version 9.0 Year 3 identify sources of heat energy and examine how temperature changes when heat energy is transferred from one object to another AC9S3U03 compare the observable properties of soils, rocks and minerals and investigate why they are important Earth resources AC9S3U02 investigate the observable properties of solids and liquids and how adding or removing heat energy leads to a change of state AC9S3U04 Year 4 identify how forces can be exerted by one object on another and investigate the effect of frictional, gravitational and magnetic forces on the motion of objects AC9S4U03 examine the properties of natural and made materials including fibres, metals, glass and plastics and consider how these properties influence their use AC9S4U04 Year 3 & 4 examine how people use data to develop scientific explanations AC9S3H01, AC9S4H01 consider how people use scientific explanations to meet a need or solve a problem AC9S3H02, AC9S4H02 pose questions to explore observed patterns and relationships and make predictions based on observations AC9S3I01, AC9S4I01 compare findings with those of others, consider if investigations were fair, identify questions for further investigation and draw conclusions AC9S3I05, AC9S4I05 Year 5 describe how weathering, erosion, transportation and deposition cause slow or rapid change to Earth’s surface AC9S5U02 explain observable properties of solids, liquids and gases by modelling the motion and arrangement of particles AC9S5U04 Year 6 compare reversible changes, including dissolving and changes of state, and irreversible changes, including cooking and rusting that produce new substances AC9S6U04 Year 5 & 6 investigate how scientific knowledge is used by individuals and communities to identify problems, consider responses and make decisions AC9S5H02, AC9S6H02 pose investigable questions to identify patterns and test relationships and make reasoned predictions AC9S5I01, AC9S6I01 compare methods and findings with those of others, recognise possible sources of error, pose questions for further investigation and select evidence to draw reasoned conclusions AC9S5I05, AC9S6I05 Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science workshops & shows NSW SCIENCE SYLLABUS CONTENT for all our incursions NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions NSW Science Syllabus Content A student: ST1-10ES-S recognises observable changes occurring in the sky and on the land and identifies Earth’s resources ST2-10ES-S investigates regular changes caused by interactions between the Earth and the Sun, and changes to the Earth’s surface ST3-10ES-S explains regular events in the solar system and geological events on the Earth’s surface NSW Science and Technology K–6 Syllabus (Implementation from 2027) For explanatory points & implementation advice for each dot point, please visit the NESA Science and Technology K–6 Curriculum site Stage 2 ST2-SCI-01 uses information to investigate the solar system and the effects of energy on living, physical and geological systems Research and describe the changes to the landscape caused by earthquakes and volcanoes Research, describe and model the internal structure of Earth Describe and model how forces produced by moving water cause erosion ST2-PQU-01 poses questions to create fair tests that investigate the effects of energy on living things and physical systems Stage 3 ST3-SCI-01 uses evidence to explain how scientific knowledge can be used to develop sustainable practices Research the effects of natural events on the atmosphere Explain the effects of natural events and human activities on climate ST3-PQU-01 poses questions to identify variables and conducts fair tests to gather data NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions Print a PDF which details K to 6 mapping of all our NSW science visits VIC Curriculum F–10 Version 2.0 For explanatory points & implementation advice for each dot point, please visit the VIC Curriculum F-10 site. Levels 3 & 4 the properties of natural and made materials, including fibres, metals, glass and plastics, influence their use and re-use. VC2S4U05 forces, including frictional, gravitational, electrostatic and magnetic, can be exerted by one object on another through direct contact or from a distance and affect the motion (speed and direction) of objects. VC2S4U10 weather events and climate have impacts on the land, air, water and living things; human activity can affect climate. VC2S4U08 scientific investigations to answer questions or test predictions can be planned and conducted using provided scaffolds, including identifying the attributes of fair tests, and considering the safe use of materials and equipment. VC2S4I02 Levels 5 & 6 geological processes including weathering, erosion, transportation and deposition can cause slow or rapid changes to Earth’s surface. VC2S6U05 sudden geological changes or extreme weather conditions can affect Earth’s surface and atmosphere; the impacts of natural hazards, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, wildfires and floods, can be reduced by human actions and technological innovations. VC2S6U06 repeatable scientific investigations to answer questions can be planned and conducted, including, as appropriate, deciding the variables to be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests, considering potential risks, planning for the safe and ethical use of equipment and materials, and obtaining permissions for investigations conducted on Country and Place or in protected areas. VC2S6I02 VIC F – 6 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions Print a PDF which details P to 6 mapping of all our VIC science visits School Testimonials View All Sylvania Heights Public School Feedback on: Natural Disasters There has been very positive feedback from the natural disaster incursion presented by Ben on Monday! Thank you for your time and efforts. St Michael's Meadowbank Feedback on: Natural Disasters We would definitely book this again! Science Show Activities Firetornado! A demonstration of vortices found in fire storms. Bernoullibags Fast moving air pulls in more air ... causing damage in the process. Cloud in achamber Learn how low pressure systems cause clouds and downpours. Upsidewater cup Air pressure is stronger than you think! Pandemicspread Just how do pandemics spread? Sadly all to easily... Tsunamiterror Deformations of the sea floor move oceans. Tornadoin a bottle Model the movement of air in a tornado. Shakyseismograph Investigate a seismograph in your classroom. Asteroidimpact Potential world changers are in our solar system. How bad is it? TectonicJigsaw Investigate how plate tectonics form our world. Designing fordisaster Learn how building design can limit damage. Especially in grain silos! Lavaviscosity The type of rock involved in eruptions affect how big the eruption is. Volcano How do they erupt and are they different? Feedback about this school science incursion on natural disasters Trustpilot Requirements Appropriate for Years 1 to 6 Maximum of 30 students per session Ten tables arranged in U-shape plus 2 electrical power sockets Chairs are not required Fire alarms off where possible Duration 60 or 90 minutes, set up time 30 minutes and pack up time 30 minutes For us to provide the best possible learning experience, the materials used during the presentation may be varied to suit the conditions and the audience. Please chat with our presenter if there is a particular focus that you’d like us to cover. During Social Distancing – Contact us and we’ll tailor a program to suit both your school and the State’s social distancing requirements. Further details here Go further – Complete Units of Work to support your teaching! Hours of High-Quality videos, printable experiments, quizzes, vocabulary lists, Scope & sequences, cross-curricular teaching ideas, marking rubrics & more Save time & engage students in STEM Find out more! Did you know about our larger stage shows? Designed to engage groups of up to 240 students, pair this workshop with one of these school favourites! Big Science Big Fun tick tick BOOM! Destination Moon Food Science Show Deep Blue Oceans Cost $580 inc. GST for a 60-minute workshop or $660 inc. GST for a 90-minute workshop. Available as an online class anywhere in the world. Find out more here Find out about offers & discounts here! In a regional area? Find out how we can attend your school as part of a country science tour! Call 1300 856 828, or click below to make a booking for your primary school. Print a PDF for mapping of all our K to 6 science visits Trustpilot Find out more here Enquire Now Extension Ideas! STEM Full Day Accelerator - Primary Create a Full Day STEM Accelerator or join us for a rapid science upskill! For schools outside of metropolitan areas please contact us to discuss how this science workshop can be run online or visit your school as part of a regional visit. Click below to know more! Science Full Day STEM accelerator – Primary Teachers Teacher Professional Learning – One hour STEM Ideation Coding Full Day TPL – Primary Teachers Online courses Read More STEM Full Day Accelerator - Primary Create a Full Day STEM Accelerator or join us for a rapid science upskill! For schools outside of metropolitan areas please contact us to discuss how this science workshop can be run online or visit your school as part of a regional visit. Click below to know more! Science Full Day STEM accelerator – Primary Teachers Teacher Professional Learning – One hour STEM Ideation Coding Full Day TPL – Primary Teachers Online courses Read More Extension Ideas! Scientist Q & A Often students attend our science workshops and shows with questions that stem beyond the covered topic area. Ask a scientist aims to give students a chance to get their questions answered! Run as a 30-minute session at a cost of $70 inc. GST. Read More Scientist Q & A Often students attend our science workshops and shows with questions that stem beyond the covered topic area. Ask a scientist aims to give students a chance to get their questions answered! Run as a 30-minute session at a cost of $70 inc. GST. Read More Fizzics Education Awards Related Shows Lego Robotics Years 3 to 6 Maximum 30 students Workshop (NSW, VIC & ACT) 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day Year 6 Digital Technologies Human Endeavor Mathematics Science Inquiry New South Wales Victoria Australian Capital Territory Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Read More Enquire Now Special needs science visits K to 10 Maximum 30 students Workshops or show 30 - 45 minutes Online Class Available Australian Capital Territory Year 10 Kindergarten Biological Science Year 1 Chemical Science Year 2 Earth and Space Year 3 Health and Physical Education Year 4 Human Endeavor Year 5 Physical Science Year 6 Science Inquiry Year 7 New South Wales Year 8 Victoria Year 9 Read More Enquire Now Working Mathematically Years 3 to 6 Maximum 30 students School workshop (NSW only) 90 minutes or Full Day Online Class Available Chemical Science Human Endeavor Mathematics Physical Science Science Inquiry New South Wales Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Read More Enquire Now
Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science incursions Australian ACARA Content Outcomes: Science F-10 Version 9.0 Year 3 identify sources of heat energy and examine how temperature changes when heat energy is transferred from one object to another AC9S3U03 compare the observable properties of soils, rocks and minerals and investigate why they are important Earth resources AC9S3U02 investigate the observable properties of solids and liquids and how adding or removing heat energy leads to a change of state AC9S3U04 Year 4 identify how forces can be exerted by one object on another and investigate the effect of frictional, gravitational and magnetic forces on the motion of objects AC9S4U03 examine the properties of natural and made materials including fibres, metals, glass and plastics and consider how these properties influence their use AC9S4U04 Year 3 & 4 examine how people use data to develop scientific explanations AC9S3H01, AC9S4H01 consider how people use scientific explanations to meet a need or solve a problem AC9S3H02, AC9S4H02 pose questions to explore observed patterns and relationships and make predictions based on observations AC9S3I01, AC9S4I01 compare findings with those of others, consider if investigations were fair, identify questions for further investigation and draw conclusions AC9S3I05, AC9S4I05 Year 5 describe how weathering, erosion, transportation and deposition cause slow or rapid change to Earth’s surface AC9S5U02 explain observable properties of solids, liquids and gases by modelling the motion and arrangement of particles AC9S5U04 Year 6 compare reversible changes, including dissolving and changes of state, and irreversible changes, including cooking and rusting that produce new substances AC9S6U04 Year 5 & 6 investigate how scientific knowledge is used by individuals and communities to identify problems, consider responses and make decisions AC9S5H02, AC9S6H02 pose investigable questions to identify patterns and test relationships and make reasoned predictions AC9S5I01, AC9S6I01 compare methods and findings with those of others, recognise possible sources of error, pose questions for further investigation and select evidence to draw reasoned conclusions AC9S5I05, AC9S6I05 Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science workshops & shows
NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions NSW Science Syllabus Content A student: ST1-10ES-S recognises observable changes occurring in the sky and on the land and identifies Earth’s resources ST2-10ES-S investigates regular changes caused by interactions between the Earth and the Sun, and changes to the Earth’s surface ST3-10ES-S explains regular events in the solar system and geological events on the Earth’s surface NSW Science and Technology K–6 Syllabus (Implementation from 2027) For explanatory points & implementation advice for each dot point, please visit the NESA Science and Technology K–6 Curriculum site Stage 2 ST2-SCI-01 uses information to investigate the solar system and the effects of energy on living, physical and geological systems Research and describe the changes to the landscape caused by earthquakes and volcanoes Research, describe and model the internal structure of Earth Describe and model how forces produced by moving water cause erosion ST2-PQU-01 poses questions to create fair tests that investigate the effects of energy on living things and physical systems Stage 3 ST3-SCI-01 uses evidence to explain how scientific knowledge can be used to develop sustainable practices Research the effects of natural events on the atmosphere Explain the effects of natural events and human activities on climate ST3-PQU-01 poses questions to identify variables and conducts fair tests to gather data NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions Print a PDF which details K to 6 mapping of all our NSW science visits VIC Curriculum F–10 Version 2.0 For explanatory points & implementation advice for each dot point, please visit the VIC Curriculum F-10 site. Levels 3 & 4 the properties of natural and made materials, including fibres, metals, glass and plastics, influence their use and re-use. VC2S4U05 forces, including frictional, gravitational, electrostatic and magnetic, can be exerted by one object on another through direct contact or from a distance and affect the motion (speed and direction) of objects. VC2S4U10 weather events and climate have impacts on the land, air, water and living things; human activity can affect climate. VC2S4U08 scientific investigations to answer questions or test predictions can be planned and conducted using provided scaffolds, including identifying the attributes of fair tests, and considering the safe use of materials and equipment. VC2S4I02 Levels 5 & 6 geological processes including weathering, erosion, transportation and deposition can cause slow or rapid changes to Earth’s surface. VC2S6U05 sudden geological changes or extreme weather conditions can affect Earth’s surface and atmosphere; the impacts of natural hazards, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, wildfires and floods, can be reduced by human actions and technological innovations. VC2S6U06 repeatable scientific investigations to answer questions can be planned and conducted, including, as appropriate, deciding the variables to be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests, considering potential risks, planning for the safe and ethical use of equipment and materials, and obtaining permissions for investigations conducted on Country and Place or in protected areas. VC2S6I02 VIC F – 6 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions Print a PDF which details P to 6 mapping of all our VIC science visits
STEM Full Day Accelerator - Primary Create a Full Day STEM Accelerator or join us for a rapid science upskill! For schools outside of metropolitan areas please contact us to discuss how this science workshop can be run online or visit your school as part of a regional visit. Click below to know more! Science Full Day STEM accelerator – Primary Teachers Teacher Professional Learning – One hour STEM Ideation Coding Full Day TPL – Primary Teachers Online courses Read More
STEM Full Day Accelerator - Primary Create a Full Day STEM Accelerator or join us for a rapid science upskill! For schools outside of metropolitan areas please contact us to discuss how this science workshop can be run online or visit your school as part of a regional visit. Click below to know more! Science Full Day STEM accelerator – Primary Teachers Teacher Professional Learning – One hour STEM Ideation Coding Full Day TPL – Primary Teachers Online courses Read More
Scientist Q & A Often students attend our science workshops and shows with questions that stem beyond the covered topic area. Ask a scientist aims to give students a chance to get their questions answered! Run as a 30-minute session at a cost of $70 inc. GST. Read More
Scientist Q & A Often students attend our science workshops and shows with questions that stem beyond the covered topic area. Ask a scientist aims to give students a chance to get their questions answered! Run as a 30-minute session at a cost of $70 inc. GST. Read More
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